The Historic Sites Section covers some of the many Castles, Historic Buildings and sites found in the UK, including Aberdour and Ravenscraig Castle, Salesbury Hall, Whally, Bolton and Rievaulx Abbeys. Each site has a brief history and a photo gallery.

Historic Sites and Castles

Historic Sites, Castles, Abbeys and Buildings

The UK is full of Castles and Fortifications, Historic Buildings and Sites to explore. Some are large, famous and easy to find, while others are almost forgotten ruins. These sites represent the history of the land from Neolithic, Roman and Mediaeval times to the beginning of the 20th century.

The Historic Sites, Castles, Abbeys and Buildings listed here represent a few of the many historic sites throughout the UK. They represent sites that I have personally visited.

Pickering Castle

Scarborough Castle

Scarborough Castle, Scarborough, North Yorkshire; is located on the large headland between the two bays of Scarborough and the only access to the plateau is via a narrow causeway of rock where the Barbican Gatehouse is located.

Helmsley Castle

Whitby Abbey

Whitby Abbey, Whitby, North Yorkshire, stands on the headland overlooking the town and despit it's importance is more well known for being the location that Dracula first arrives in England in Bram Stokers Dracula.

Richmond Castle

Richmond Castle, Richmond, Yorkshire: built on a cliff above the River Swale, flanked by towers and the massive 11th century curtain walls, it was to become the heart of one of mediaeval England's largest estates - The Honour of Richmond.